The Women’s Giving Circle, an initiative of the Mankato Area Foundation, brings women in our community together to make a difference through philanthropy.
Created to amplify the power of collective giving, the Circle connects women in a purposeful way to distribute grants to projects and programs that improve Greater Mankato.
2026 Membership - With a Match!
Membership is $300 (or, $150 for members under 35 or over 70). During February 2026, every new or renewed membership will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 by MAF, doubling your impact and expanding the grants we can award this year.
Join in February — and consider inviting a friend — to help maximize this matching opportunity.
Upcoming Meetings
2026 Meetings
Meeting the Moment: Responding with Compassion and Coordination
Wednesday, March 25
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Emy Frentz, 523 S. Second Street
Mankato, MN 56001
The Arts in Action: Creative Initiatives that Strengthen Connection and Community
Wednesday, July 22
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Emy Frentz, 523 S. Second Street
Mankato, MN 56001
Feeding the Need: the Realities and Responses to Local Food Insecurity
Wednesday, November 18
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Emy Frentz, 523 S. Second Street
Mankato, MN 56001
recent grants
2026
Grants to local nonprofits to be determined by our members!
IMPROVING THE REGION
Generosity. For Good.
The Mankato Area Foundation sat down with Women's Giving Circle Donor, Norah Finch, to discuss her experience as a donor and why the Women's Giving Circle and donating is important to her.
If you have any questions about the Women's Giving Circle, please connect with MAF!